Free Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English in Epsom. Evening classes run at NESCOT, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over one year, part-time. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to a solid foundation level. Entry Level 3 is the step before Level 1, which leads toward the GCSE English equivalent. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll write clearly for everyday purposes, including forms, messages, and short documents.
You'll spell and punctuate common words correctly.
You'll speak clearly and listen carefully in everyday conversations and discussions.
You'll identify the main points in spoken and written information.
You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at NESCOT. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by Pearson Edexcel, including a written assessment and a speaking and listening assessment. Your tutor will guide you through each area during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NESCOT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written and spoken English is essential.
Care assistant: reading and writing skills needed for daily records.
Retail assistant: communication and form-filling used every day.
Warehouse operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
School support worker: written communication required in many roles.
Receptionist: reading, writing, and speaking skills used constantly.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, building toward the GCSE English alternative.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as a GCSE English equivalent. Many job roles and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE English Language: available at some colleges if you want a traditional GCSE route after Level 2.
